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Human Rights & Democracy

The EU is a firm promoter and defender of human rights and democracy across the world, as well as within its own borders. Human rights are universal, indivisible and interdependent. Respect for human rights and democracy is essential for addressing global challenges.

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Strasbourg Joins EUNIC Family to Enhance Cultural Cooperation

On 28 June 2021 the Permanent Representations of five EU Member States to the Council of Europe have signed the Charter setting up a new EUNIC cluster in Strasbourg. The signing comes soon after the approval of the cluster by EUNIC General Assembly on 11 June 2021. Austria, France, Hungary, Luxembourg and Portugal are joining forces to promote cultural relations as a driver of international cooperation, multilateralism and dialogue.

Friday, 2 July, 2021 - 10:41
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Integrating human rights in our global action to combat climate change

At the 47th session of the Human Rights Council the EU took a strong stance today to underline the interdependence between human rights, a healthy environment and combating climate change.

Wednesday, 30 June, 2021 - 11:32
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Now adopted: 2020 EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified human rights and democracy challenges in many parts of the world. That is why the EU has placed human rights front and centre of its foreign policy. This is one of the main features of the freshly adopted 2020 European Union Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World. While the world is confronted with unique challenges, the EU maintains its leading role in supporting human rights, democracy and rule of law, within its borders and across the globe.

Monday, 21 June, 2021 - 11:00
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When violence is silenced, deep scars remain

To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, Josep Borrell, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, call for an end to violence in conflict zones and in the private spheres.

Saturday, 19 June, 2021 - 08:12
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Afghan-Canadian refugee artist designs World Refugee Day Twitter emoji

NEW YORK – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Twitter have teamed up with a refugee to design an emoji honouring the millions of people forced to flee war and persecution. UNHCR and Twitter commissioned Afghan-Canadian artist Hangama Amiri to create the emoji for World Refugee Day, celebrated each year on 20 June.

Friday, 18 June, 2021 - 17:12
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